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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 761.90 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 761.90 and 365.58 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 761.90 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/761.90 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 761.90 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 278,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,533.57/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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